TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE AT NO. 1 TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE

When: 7:05 p.m.

Where: Memorial Stadium, Commerce

Records: Season opener for both teams

Radio/Broadcast: KTAI-FM 91.1; ESPN3

Three Things to watch

Hangover or intimidation? Will the Lions suffer from a hangover as the 2017 national championship team is lauded and banner is raised? Will the Javelinas be able to overcome the aura surrounding the pregame proceedings.

Quarterback play: Redshirt sophomore Cade Dyal was the incumbent and held off a challenge from Koy Detmer Jr. and Casey Rosellini in fall practice to start for the Javelinas on Thursday. The Lions lost Harlon Hill Trophy winner Luis Perez to graduation and either Kane Wilson or Preston Wheeler will start at QB for A&M-Commerce.

Can they get the quarterback? The Javelinas 2016 Lone Star Conference defensive player of the year Brandon Jones looks to return to his form from two seasons ago and defensive end Caleb Valentine will try to carry momentum from his seven-sack campaign last year.